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Might want to pass on Fox Lake
0.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
Jul 31, 2018)
Its sad, because Fox Lake could be a very pretty area but it's just not a desirable place to live, unless you are a boater. Even then it's still not the greatest area to live in. Run down buildings, shady grass roots politics and there are way too many bars, even though the numbe ...Read More
r is less than it used to be. Not much in the way of good restaurants, mostly just fast food. The schools are mediocre at best. There are better places to live in the area.
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A Wonderful Place to Live! Fox Lake, Illinois!
4
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 16, 2018)
I love living in Fox Lake and wouldn't even consider living anywhere else! As one of the suburbs of Chicago, you're got the feel of big city living here without actually being in the big city itself!
The employment market is exploding, there are plenty of beautiful homes readi ...Read More
ly available for purchase and the school district is A+. There lots of opportunity for shopping whether you are looking for the high end name brands, knock off's or something truly unique.
The night life in Fox Lake is a flurry of action with clubs to dance, festivals, theaters with live performances, and ballgames.
Some of the other activities or places to visit here include the Volvo Auto Museum, Wilmot Mountain which is an old-school skiing attraction, and a host of lakes for fishing, state parks for exploring and hiking, and the forest preserve and wildlife area. Fox Lake also has several different family friendly parks with all kinds of equipment for the kids to enjoy!
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Fox Lake, IL Livability
D+
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Fox Lake?
Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.
Parks
Lakefront Park
Lake Street Park
Sunnyside Park
Nippersink Canoe Base County Park
Hilltop Park
Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve
Hiller Park
Hiller Park
Entertainment
Fox Lake Cinema
Grant Township Museum
Raymond's Bowl & Entertainment Center
Food & Drink
Pizza Hut Delivery
Papa John's
Dairy Queen
Perricone's Deli
Rosati's
Dunkin'
Puff 'n Sip
Fox Lake Liquors
B+
Commute
Is public transit available in Fox Lake?
Of all people who commute,
3.5% take public transportation in
Fox Lake.